Ep 19. A Totally Fun Thing Bart Will Never Do Again
- TV-PG
- April 29, 2012
- 22 min
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7.6 (1,687)
In this episode of The Simpsons, titled "A Totally Fun Thing Bart Will Never Do Again," Bart becomes disillusioned with summer vacation and searches for an adventure. He overhears his parents talking about the cruise they will be going on, and begs them to let him come along. Initially, Homer and Marge refuse, citing the cost of the trip, but Bart convinces them to let him tag along by promising to work odd jobs on the ship.
Once aboard, Bart quickly learns that the cruise is not quite what he had hoped for. He is disappointed in the various organized activities and bored by the lack of excitement. However, his mood begins to change when he meets a group of young troublemakers who take him under their wing and show him a good time.
Things take a turn for the worse when Bart's new friends start to get too wild, and Bart begins to feel like he's in over his head. Meanwhile, Homer and Marge are getting into trouble of their own after they accidentally smuggle a severed human head on board the ship, leading to a hilarious series of misadventures.
As the cruise nears its end, Bart realizes that he has made some big mistakes and resolves to change his ways. This leads to a heartwarming moment between father and son, as Homer shares some valuable life advice with Bart and the two bond over their shared experiences on the cruise.
Overall, "A Totally Fun Thing Bart Will Never Do Again" is a funny, relatable episode that touches on the themes of growing up, making mistakes, and learning from them. With its clever writing, excellent voice acting, and signature Simpsons humor, this episode is sure to be a fan favorite.